But the Cowboys didn't fold, getting one run back in the bottom of the inning on a RBI ground out by Ryan O' Bernier.

"I like how we showed some life," said Weaver.

The Mountaineers though came back in the top of third to extend their lead to 4-1, one run came on an Eric Gabrielson RBI sacrifice fly and then Chase O'Neil was able to score from third on a passed ball.

After Yahn sent down the Cowboys in order, the Mountaineers were at it again adding to their lead; Trevor Dakers started off with a base hit and then scored on an RBI double by John Haddon, who went 3-for-4 in the win, giving them a commanding 5-1 lead.

In the bottom of the fourth the Cowboys started to get to Yahn. Chris Stern led off with a long double and came around to score on a Matt McCarthy RBI base hit again pulling the Cowboys closer, 5-2.

After the Mountaineers scored two more in the top of the sixth, Yahn and Haddon scored on a long double by Josh MacDonald which gave the Mountaineers a 7-2 lead, the Cowboys finally were able to piece together a rally against Yahn.

"It took some time for them to get going today," said Weaver. "We want that for all seven innings."

Nick Ganio led off with a base hit; he then came around to score on an Evan Shortsleeve RBI base hit. Shortsleeve then came around on a triple by McCarthy, cutting their deficit to 7-4.

"We got back in against the best pitcher in the league," said O'Bernier. "We definitely hung in with him."

Weaver though was happy of his team's effort against Yahn, who is regarding as the best pitcher in the Berkshire League.

"I told the guys to be aggressive against him," said Weaver. "Willy is a top notch kid and the best pitcher in the league, he gets stronger as the game goes, he isn't going to give the game to us, we have to take it from him. "

"I just wish he was a senior," Weaver joked.

The Cowboys have two more games coming up, one on Monday at home against Gilbert and again at home against Thomaston.

Housatonic has one game left on Wednesday against Gilbert and Morhardt is going back to his ace, to get his team the win and a spot in the State Tournament.

"He'll have some rest before Gilbert," said Morhardt. "They all know that we need one more."